Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is looking for a Lead Software Developer with Oracle programming skills. The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of software solutions to enable business strategies and priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development
- Implementation of solutions in compliance to quality standards, optimization of code supporting innovation.
- Ensure constant improvement of existing system processes and performance.
- Ensure innovative solution design and collaborative implementation.
- Collaboration with colleagues to implement technical designs and solutions.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues.
- Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure adherence to the Change Control process.
Innovation and Subject matter expert
- Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and designing and implementing systems.
- Participate and contribute to competency forums as participant.
- Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
- Remain updated on latest best practices and available technology.
Active participant in Development team
- Provide technical leadership and support.
- Responsible for technical input & design.
- Guide and mentor fellow developers.
- Active driver contributor of technical documentation and knowledge base.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-year Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology (B.Sc. Information Science or National Diploma) from recognized institution is preferred
- 8+ years relevant software development experience, including a minimum of 1 year experience in leading a team of Software Developers
Key Technical competencies
- Experienced in:
- Oracle Forms,
- Oracle PL/SQL,
- XML,
- SOAP,
- RESTful API’s,
- HTML5,
- JavaScript,
- jQuery,
- JSON,
- PHP,
- Database development,
- Message Queues,
- Azure DevOps,
- GIT,
- SVN,
- AWS Web Services.
- Advantageous: Angular, C#, .Net
- Solid experience with databases:
- Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
- Oracle,
- PostgreSQL
- Advantageous: Microsoft SQL Server
- Understanding of Continuous Integration, DevOps & SOA
- Experience in FinTech environment (advantageous)
- Exposure to agile development methodologies
Work Environment:
- Office-based in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape
- Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
General:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
- In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
- Please include your current salary and salary expectations.
Desired Skills:
- Database
- DevOps
- Leading Teams
- Microsoft Azure
- Oracle DB
- Oracle Forms
- PL/SQL